NAVIGATOR: 3/8/26
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March 8, 2026
NAVIGATOR
The Official Parent/Guardian Newsletter of Xavier High School
Welcome to the Navigator, the official weekly e-newsletter for Xavier High School parents/guardians. This email will typically arrive in your inbox at 5:00 PM on Sundays to help you navigate the week ahead.
Week at a Glance...
Monday, March 9 (B Day)
- Spirit Day
- Parent/Teacher Conferences:
- 4:00-7:00PM
- walk-in style, no appointment needed
Tuesday, March 10 (A Day)
- ACT testing for registered Juniors
Wednesday, March 11 (B Day)
- PSAT 10 for registered Sophomores
Thursday, March 12 (A Day)
Friday, March 13
- NO SCHOOL - Progress Reporting
Dates to Note...
- 3/13-3/20 - Spring Break
- 3/23-3/24 - ISASP Testing (more info below)
- 3/27 - Senior Photos Due for Yearbook
- 4/16-19 - Kairos 57
- 4/23 - Forever Saints Day
- 4/24 - Grandparents Mass: Saints Shop Open before and after Mass
- 4/25 - Prom
- 4/30 - Senior Retreat: 5:30PM (optional)
- 5/1 - Senior Memories / Senior Walk
- 5/13 - Senior Honors: 1:00 PM, Baccalaureate Mass: 7:00 PM - St. Ludmilla
- 5/17 - Graduation Ceremony: 2:00 PM - XHS Main Gym
Upcoming Parish Events...
PARISH EVENTS:
ST. PATRICK
FRIDAY FISH FRY - Every Friday during lent
ALL SAINTS
HOPE & HEALING FOR THE FAMILY Surviving Divorce
Every Wednesday beginning Feb. 18 through March 25
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION/ST. WENCESLAUS
SURPRISED BY SCRIPTURE PRESENTATION
Every Sunday beginning Feb. 25 through March 28
YOUTH GROUP NIGHTS: MARCH 8, APRIL 12, MAY 10PARISH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
PARISH: ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON | MOMS GROUP
PARISH; ST. LUDMILA | ICE CREAM BUCKETS NEEDED
PARISH: ST. JOHN XXIII | CHILDREN’S LITURGY
PARISH: ST. JOSEPH | CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE MEAL VOLUNTEERS
PARISH: ST. JOSEPH | PARISH OFFICE
PARISH: ST. JUDE | CHILDREN’S CHOIR
PARISH: ST. PIUS X | COLLECTS SHOES, EYEGLASSES, CLOTHING, HY-VEE RECEIPTS
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PARISH EVENTS & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES CRXCS.ORG/PARISHES
Handy Quick links
- Parish Mass Times
- Lunch Menus
- Calendar
- XCS Handbooks
- Bell Schedule
- PowerSchool
- FACTS
- SNAP!
- Meal Magic (Lunch Account)
- Xavier Catholic Schools
Activities
Main Office Hours
- Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Closed on holidays and in-service days
LMC Hours
- Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays - 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Tuesdays/Thursdays - 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
XHALE Hours
- 3rd Block 12:05 PM - 1:25 PM
- 4th Block 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Social Media
Twitter/X Accounts to Follow:
- XAVIER HS: @XAVIERSAINTS
- ACTIVITIES: @XAVIERSAINTSAD
- PRESIDENT MCCARVILLE: @CRXPRES
- CAMPUS MINISTRY: @XHS_MINISTRY
- COMMUNITY SYSTEM: @XHSCOMMUNITY
News & Updates
Conferences / Saint Shop Hours on March 9th
Parent-teacher conferences will take place on Monday, March 9th from 4:00-7:00 PM. These will be walk-in conferences, no appointment needed. The Saints Shop will be open during conferences from 3:00-7:00 PM. If you would like a conference with Mr. Murray, please stop by the Saints Shop.
American Red Cross Sound the Alarm Program
American Red Cross Sound the Alarm Program is an initiative that the Xavier Red Cross Club is helping to make sure each Xavier household has a smoke alarm on every level of their home. They will also provide additional fire safety education with each smoke alarm ordered. We encourage every family that does not have a working smoke alarm on every level of their home to take advantage of this opportunity at no cost. Those interested, please contact [email protected] or 294-6635 X318 by 3/27.
Xpress Newspaper
Check out the newest edition of the Xpress here! If you are interested in advertising in the Xpress or the yearbook, please reach out to Lauren Phillips at [email protected]
Safe Environment
Xavier students will be participating in Safe Environment Training in theology classes the week of March 23-26. This training includes information about quality relationships, proper forms of touch, actions to take in uncomfortable situations, and reporting possible abuse. Please note that this is not a sex education program.
Under the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, all dioceses in the United States have agreed to do the following:
- Establish age-appropriate safe environment training for children.
- Offer the training to all children/young people.
- Document that the training has taken place.
The Safe Environment training program that will be used can be viewed here.
While all children are offered the Archdiocesan Safe Environment training, a parent/guardian can refuse the training by completing this form. Please complete this form only if you do not wish to have your child(ren) participate in the Safe Environment training(s) for the current academic year.
Action Item Reminder: Grandparents Mass 2026: Parents, Please RSVP by 3/13
Xavier will be holding our Annual Grandparents Mass on Friday, April 24 at 1:00 PM. All grandparents are invited to attend the Mass with their grandchild(ren). Once again, we are asking parents to RSVP the total number of grandparents attending for your child. We will then mail them an invitation with the details, but grandparents will not need to RSVP themselves. Even if your grandparents cannot attend in person, please complete the form so that we may send them information about how to find the Mass online.
Once you have a total number of attendees determined, please click here to RSVP for them by Friday, March 13th. If you have any that are uncertain, please add them as a "yes". We'd rather plan for too many than too few!
Spring Non-Public Parent Bus Reimbursement
Spring transportation reimbursement forms are due by end of day Friday, April 24th to [email protected] or delivered to the Main Office. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Main Office.
Cedar Rapids Community School Parent Reimbursement Form
College Community School District Parent Reimbursement Form
Linn Mar Community School District
Marion Community School District
State ISASP Testing
Starting the Monday after Spring Break, we will begin ISASP testing. We will be using a 2 hour delay bell schedule on these days.
On Monday & Tuesday, we will be testing Grades 9, 10 & 11. Seniors will report at 9:50.
On Wednesday, we will be testing Grade 10 only at 8:50 am, along with any make-up exams. Freshmen, Juniors & Seniors will report at 9:50 am.
There will be no House or RTI on these days and we will use RTI to assign students to a testing room.
Kirkwood students will test as soon as they return from Kirkwood and test during 1st block. Any unfinished students will be assigned to RTI on Thursday.
Activities Office
Girls Golf Parent Meeting
There will be a Girls Golf Parent meeting on Tuesday, March 10 at 6:00PM in the Xavier Commons for all girls interested in participating in spring golf here at Xavier.
Cheerleading -
Clinics:
March 24th - 3:00pm-5:00pm
March 25th - 3:00pm-5:00pm
Tryouts:
March 26th - 3:00pm-6:00pm
Xavier Dance Team -
Parent Meeting - March 23 @ 6:00pm
Tryouts
Monday, April 6 - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Wednesday, April 8th - 4:00pm -6:00pm
Thursday, April 9th - 5:00pm-7:00pm (Final Tryout)
Show Choir Auditions-
Monday, April 27th - 6:00-9:00PM
Tuesday, April 28th - 6:00-9:00PM
Join the Xavier Trap Team
Encourage your student to join the Xavier Trap Team! Xavier Trap Starts March 24th! Practices are at Otter Creek on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 with meets on Saturdays. Want to learn more? Contact Coach Feuerbach: [email protected] or (319)480-5262.
XCS News & Updates
Calling All LaSalle-Regis-Xavier Alumni: Help Lead Our Alumni Community!
The LaSalle-Regis-Xavier Alumni Association is looking for alumni who want to stay connected and help shape the future of our alumni community by joining the Alumni Association Board. Board members attend a few meetings each year, help brainstorm and plan fun alumni events, support fundraising efforts during Forever Saints Day, and volunteer at gatherings like the Hall of Fame, alumni tournaments, and senior graduation breakfast. It’s a great way to give back, reconnect, and keep the LaSalle-Regis-Xavier spirit strong. Interested? Connect with Madeleine Scherrman in the Foundation Office - [email protected] or 319.378.4571.
NEW: Xavier High School Summer Camps - Registration Now Open!
Registration is now open for Xavier High School Spring/Summer Youth Camps! Campers will have the opportunity to learn from the coaches and directors of Xavier’s championship-caliber activities programs. The following camps are now open for registration:
Boys Baseball Camp (Grades 1–8) — April 29–30, 2026
April 29th (Ages 11U-14U): 5:00–6:30PM
April 30th (Ages 8U-10U): 5:30–7:00PM
Girls Basketball Camp (Grades 2–8) — June 15–18, 2026
9:00–11:00 AM
Girls Wrestling Camp (Grades 1–8) — June 9–10
Grades 1–5: 3:30–4:30 PM
Grades 6–8: 4:30–6:00 PM
Show Choir Camp (Grades 1–8) — June 22–26, 2026
Grades 1–2: 1:00–4:00PM
Grades 3–5: 1:00–4:00PM
Grades 6–8 - 1:00–4:00PM
Track Camp (Co-Ed) (Grades 5–8) — June 9–12, 2026
9:00–11:00 AM
Boys Wrestling Camp (Grades K–12) — June 15–16, 2026
Grades K–6: 5:30–6:30 PM
Grades 7–12: 6:30–8:00 PM
Volleyball Camp (Grades 3–8) — June 19, 2026
Noon–3:00 PM
Boys Basketball Camp (Grades 1–8) — July 20–23, 2026
5:30 PM–7:00 PM
Information for individual camps and sign-up links can be found at XavierSaints.org/Camps.
REMINDER: Tuition Tax StatementsFor instructions on how to access and print your tuition tax statements, click here.
HR / Open Positions
Xavier Catholic Schools are Hiring!
We are looking for some ‘Xceptional individuals to help us fulfill our mission of forming disciples unafraid to follow Jesus Christ. If you (or someone you know) might be interested in joining the XCS team, we encourage you to view the openings below and apply today! To see all openings within XCS, please visit https://crxcs.org/employment
St. Pius X Early Learning Center:
Site Director - St Pius X Early Learning CenterAll Saints Early Learning Center:
Infant/Toddler Assistant- Full Time
Infant/Toddler Assistant - Part Time
LaSalle Catholic Early Learning Center:
4 Year Old Lead Teacher - Full Time
St Matthew Early Learning Center:
Infant/Toddler Teaching Assistant
2-Year Old Room Assistant Teacher
3-Year Old Room Assistant Teacher
After School Assistant Teacher
Maintenance/Custodial - General
Paraprofessional - All Saints Elementary
Paraprofessional - LaSalle Middle School
Accounting Manager/Budget Specialist - XCS Central Office
XCS Activities Bus Drivers Needed!Athletics • Band • Field Trips • And More!
A perfect part-time opportunity for retirees or anyone who loves driving and serving our students!
Do you enjoy driving and want flexible, part-time work?
Do you know someone who is recently retired, in good health, and interested in driving a bus?
Xavier Catholic Schools is seeking part-time bus drivers to support a variety of school activities. Driving times vary and are primarily within the Cedar Rapids/Marion area, with occasional trips to Iowa City/Coralville.
Requirements & Support:
Applicants must be able to pass a DOT physical through their primary physician or a certified medical examiner.
Need training or the correct license? No problem — we will guide you through the process.
Starting hourly rate: $24.32
Interested persons should call Cory McGarvey at 319-739-7300 ext 402 or email at [email protected].
Save the Date!
April 24
Grandparent Mass
Saints Shop Open before and after Mass
April 25
Prom
May 17
Graduation